Ork Wartrakk Conversion

Though I might use it with my Grot Bomb Launcha…

Following the concept picture I posted earlier, I have now in fact built the Wartrakk tracks.

They are Imperial Tank tracks which I was originally using (many moons ago) for a Gorkamorka project which, well, just work. Therefore rather than using new sprues these have been broken apart which I think makes them a little more Orky.

I added some plastic strip on the back.

This is so there is something to stick to the hull of the Wartrakk.

This is how it looks with the motorbike on the front.

I might use this as a Wartrakk or for a Grot Bomb Launcha.

Forgeworld Newsletter #140

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Welcome to issue 140 of the Forge World Newsletter. We’ve started gearing up for this year’s events and we have more information on the first Games Day for 2006 this issue. Of course, we also have some more models for you to take a look at!

Thanks
Dean Winson
Forge World

Sabre Defence Platforms


Sabre defence platforms are most often employed in the defence of Imperial Installations which are not in immediate danger or when larger defences are needed elsewhere. Sabre platoons often have some of their platforms upgraded with anti-aircraft mountings allowing them to be fielded in both ground support and AA roles. Should an Imperial Installation come under attack, it’s defenders will often form around the Sabre Platoons, taking advantage of the overwhelming firepower they can bring to bear. If you want to give your Imperial Guard army lots of impressive looking heavy weapons (and who wouldn’t?) then these great new models are definitely for you. My favourite has to be the quad linked heavy stubbers, while it may be the weakest strength weapon available, the sheer rate of fire easily makes up for that, Tyranid Swarms beware! These models have come from the talented hands Daren Parrwood and Mark Bedford. Warwick Kinrade is hoping to have a playtest version of the rules ready for download soon. The Sabre Defence Platforms are available to pre-order now and will be shipped week commencing 27th February.

Cadian Vehicle Crew


We have some more Cadians for you this issue, Mark Bedford has sculpted a trio of tank commanders to lead your vehicles to victory! These are great figures with loads of character, particularly the Gung-ho officer with the plasma pistol. He obviously prefers to let his troops see him commanding and has invested in extra armour to shake off those enemy sniper shots. One of the first things that occurred to me when looking at these models was that the heads are separate, which means they can be easily swapped with the rest of the Cadian range to give even more variety. Anyone else thinking the head with bionic eye would look good as a lieutenant? The Cadian Vehicle Crew pack is available to pre-order now and will be shipped week commencing 27th February.

Searchlights

Night-fights can be the bane of an Imperial Guard force, particularly when faced with an opponent who excels at close combat and when compared to Guard, there aren’t many who don’t. So, to prevent your enemy sneaking up in the dark, Guard players have the option of taking Searchlights to allow your troops those precious rounds of shooting. To further aid you in these dark times Darren has made a new, large searchlight model. It can be fielded in one of two ways, either mounted on a vehicle or on a Sabre Defence Platform in support of your infantry. The vehicle mounted version come with a handy plate that slots into the hatch hole on top of a Chimera but will also happily sit on the back of other vehicles. Both Searchlight variants are available to pre-order now and will be shipped week commencing 27th February

Games Day Atlanta


On the 18th March, Forge World will be in Atlanta for Games Day. As with last year we will be awarding the Forge World “Best of Show” trophy to our favourite entry using a Forge World model. We will be attending with a large amount of stock but if you want to be absolutely sure of getting what you want then please make a reservation. We are taking reservations from now until the 10th March, just send us an email to forgeworld@games-workshop.co.uk or call us on (001 44) 115 916 8177.

New Forge World Catalogue


The 2006 Forge World catalogue is almost finished and we expect to have it available in March. If you would like one of these catalogues please email this address with your full name and address, including Country and state where appropriate, and we will send one out to you as soon as it comes in from the printer.

I want to place an order…
If you would like to place a pre-order the link below will take you to the ‘New Releases’ section of the Forge World online store where all of the new items mentioned above are now available.

Forge World
Games Workshop
Willow Road, Lenton
Nottingham, NG7 2WS

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Ork Looted Rhino Right Side

Having finished the left side, I started on the right side. Aiming for a similar but different effect.

I stuck the real door in and then added two “added” doors made from plasticard. These were suitably weathered.

I then added rivets from sliced plastic rod and hinges from the same rod.

Rather than use armour plate, I used strips of plasticard (weathered) vertically to create some additional armour which were then held in place by strips placed horizontally and then “riveted” into place.

I also added some further weathering to the actual hull and exhausts of the model as well.

Further rivets were added as well as some additional armour plate.

This picture shows how the right side looks on the *whole* Rhino.

One thing I will need to do after I have stuck it together is to add additional armour plate in these areas.

The problem with doing it now is that then I can’t fit it together!

Next stage is undercoating.

Ork Looted Rhino Hatches

I have been working on the front, back and top hatches for my Ork Looted Rhino.

Following on from my last post: The top hatch has had some rivets added, as well as handles and some additional armour plates. I still need to add rivets to the hatches themselves and I will be using a smaller diameter of plastic rod to do those. A tip I picked up from George Dellapina was to put a bit of superglue somewhere and then using the point of the modelling knife pick up the individual rivet, dip it into the superglue and then stick down where you want to. Problems are that occasionally you lose one… The superglue will often harden, but this is only a crust and can be cracked allowing access to unhardened superglue. The handles are from the Ork Trukk as is the metal fuel can (yes I know great location for a tank of fuel….).

I added some metal glyphs from the Ork Wrecker Trukk and (I think an Ork Warbike Model). Also from the bike was a wrapped shotgun. I have added the doors on the right side. I added some tracks to add additional armour as well.

Chains from the Chaos Vehicle sprue were also added.

The top hatch has had more rivets added using the smaller plastic rod.

I have not glued it in as I might do some variants in the future.

The front has had an icon, a plate and some chain added and some additional rivets.

The back ramp has been replaced by an armour plate with glyph and Ork icon. I am also detailing the inside of the ramp as well.

Still a few more things to do and then it will be undercoated.